Probate Forms
Standard Georgia Probate Court forms are available on the Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia website.
Important Notice
The Probate Court Judge, Clerk, and staff are committed to providing you with excellent customer service. We will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns that you may have about Probate Court services or procedures. Please be advised, however, that state law prohibits our staff from rendering legal advice, restating the law, or recommending specific ways to pursue legal action. Nothing on this web site is intended to advise anyone regarding legal remedies for a particular circumstance.
Many matters of law are quite complex and may require special knowledge of legal principles and procedures. If you have a problem involving the interpretation of the law, we suggest you contact an attorney licensed in the State of Georgia. Although we cannot recommend a specific attorney, you may contact the Cobb County Attorney Referral Service at (770) 424-7149.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The form dictates the way a case progresses, and the relief sought. Much like other courts cannot tell you if you should file an eviction, request a protective order, or file for divorce, it is our court’s job to process the action you file. It is up to you and your legal advisor to determine which action is appropriate for your circumstances. All the GA Probate Court Standard Forms come with specific instructions. It is advisable to read these instructions carefully to understand the relief the form seeks.
No. All documents, along with the appropriate filing fees, must be filed in person, mailed, or placed in the court’s drop box.
We cannot legally advise you on how to proceed in a legal matter, which includes preparing any legal documents. Our role is to process any pleadings that are filed with the Court.
The Probate Court does not handle real estate transactions. You should seek the advice of an attorney familiar with real estate transactions for assistance with these matters. You may also contact the Cobb County Superior Court, Real Estate Division for information about how to have certain real estate documents recorded.
The Probate Court does not handle real estate transactions. The Probate Court is responsible for appointing personal representatives over Decedent’s estates, which would potentially allow you to administer the estate, including the disbursement of assets according to Georgia Law. You should seek the advice of an attorney familiar with real estate transactions for assistance with these matters. You may also contact the Cobb County Superior Court, Real Estate Division for information about how to have certain real estate documents recorded.
Additional Cobb Probate Forms
Affidavit of Diligent Search
Affidavit of Executor
Amendment
Annual Return
Application - Marriage License Note: Application can found on the bottom left of screen.
Application - Weapons Carry License Note: Application can found on the bottom left of screen.
Beneficiary Notice Forms ( per O.C.G.A . 53-5-8 - effective July 1, 2023)
Case Contact Sheet
Certification of Completion of Qualifying Premarital Education
Disclosure Statement
Guardianship/Conservatorship Video Acknowledgement
Heirs Determination Worksheet
Inventory
Open Safety Deposit Box
Personal Status Report
Petition for a Court Ordered Delayed Certificate of Birth
Petition for Letters of Dismission from Guardianship
Petition to Amend Marriage Record
Petition to Appoint Successor Executor
Poverty Affidavit Note: Must be submitted with the Poverty Affidavit Supplement
Poverty Affidavit Supplement Note: Must be submitted with the Poverty Affidavit
Pre-Trial Order
Renunciation from Executorship
Supplemental Guardianship Petition Application Note: to be filed along with Guardianship of Minor (Permanent & Temporary)
Termination of Temporary Guardianship
Weapons Carry License Consent Form Note: Must be filed along with the Weapons Carry Application above.
Will for Information Only
Will for Safekeeping - Information Sheet